News Release: Michael Kruger Named ADRA President
Michael Kruger Named ADRA President Board of Directors of the Adventist Church’s major humanitarian agency elects experienced administrator and financial consultant to top leadership role. SILVER SPRING, MD (September 29, 2020) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, announced today that its Board of Directors […]
News Release: ADRA Mourns the Loss of Former Leader Richard W. O’Ffill
Pastor Richard O’Ffill, who was instrumental in the founding of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), lost his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on July 29 in Orlando, Florida. He was 79.
News Release: Most Vulnerable Affected by COVID-19 Receiving Aid from ADRA
COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus, which started to appear in December 2019, has now become a pandemic and caused major disruptions globally.
ADRA Commits to Achieving Objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees
On December 17 and 18, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joined more than 2,000 humanitarian practitioners and member states at the first-ever Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland to find transforming solutions to the world refugee crisis, benefitting both refugees and their host communitie
Philippines: Country Struck by Nine Weeks of Natural Disasters
The Philippines is known for being a disaster-prone country, ranking second on the global climate risk index in 2018 and fourth in the countries most affected by extreme weather events since 1999.
Thailand: ADRA and Adventist Mission Lend Support to Global Education Campaign
Following the official launch of the global advocacy campaign, Every Child. Everywhere. In School., held at the General Conference’s Annual Council in October, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and the Thailand Adventist Mission together kicked-off an education campaign at its year-end meeting on December 2.
ADRA Appoints Annetta Gibson as New Vice President for Finance
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Annetta “Ann” Gibson as vice president for finance.
Albania: ADRA Responds to Five Earthquakes that Rattles the Communities of Durres and Kruja
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake recently struck Albania mostly affecting the city of Durres and Kruja, and the village of Thumana, Kruje. Reportedly, the death toll stands at 31 with at least 650 people injured. Rescue efforts are currently underway as bodies are still being pulled from the rubble.
Bahamas: ADRA Donates 4,000 Backpacks to Grand Bahama
On Monday, November 11, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) donated 4,000 backpacks for primary to high school-aged children from the Bahamian islands of the Grand Bahama and Great Abaco, which are still reeling from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
ADRA Taps NAD Educators for Development Aid Overhaul in Southern Africa Schools
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is collaborating with the North American Division (NAD) Office of Education to offer educational development assistance at schools in Southern Africa.